aaahh, Mick, another beautiful description of a beautiful memory. I wanted my mother "drummed down" but the cemetary workers/mortuary people would not let her down until EVERYONE had left. No argument. We did manage to send her with the last portion of Dad's ashes,(guess where?), both wedding rings and a red rose from each of her children and grandchildren. Had to fight hard for just that much.

It is such a lovely thing to be able to walk to the graveyard, but not often possible in these days when it is miles from the Church.

Sounds like Jim had a great send off, and will have grand craic where he is now. Was Darla able to attend the service? I hope so.........and sure, he was in heaven before the devil knew he was dead.